August 1, 2012 Archives

Breaking the Bonds between al-Qaeda and Its Affiliates

The effort to dismantle al Qaeda continues. After a number of blows including the death of its founder and leader Osama bin Laden, the organization is on the defensive.

Kim Jong-un, Wife Attend Pyongyang Musical Performance

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un enjoys a musical performance with his wife, unveiled as a 'former professional singer.'

French Troops Handover Afghan Base

At an official handing over ceremony, French troops handover control of Afghanistan's Surobi area to the country's troops.

Raw Video: Deadly Baghdad Bombing

A double bombing struck at an upscale neighborhood in Iraq's capital Tuesday, killing at least 21. Meanwhile, police stopped three attackers storming a counterterror unit.

Raw Video: Clinton Begins 11-day Africa Tour

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Senegal on Wednesday, the first stop of her 11-day Africa tour. She plans to visit at least seven nations, including the world's newest country, South Sudan.

Syria's Aleppo Running Low on Food Amid Siege

Food and cooking gas were in short supply and power cuts plunged homes into darkness as soldiers and rebels battled Tuesday to tip the scales in the fight for Aleppo, Syria's largest city and the current focus of its civil war.

Iran, Syria Top Panetta's Agenda in Israel

Israel's threats to attack Iran and the violence convulsing Syria top the agenda of U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's meetings Wednesday with Israeli government leaders.

Romney Praises Poland on Last Leg of Foreign Tour

White House contender Mitt Romney, in Poland on his first visit behind the former Iron Curtain, says shedding communism had allowed Poland to experience 'positive growth.'

Romney Aide Loses Cool with Press

Richard Gorka, traveling press secretary for the Mitt Romney campaign, lost his cool with reporters shouting questions at the candidate in Poland on Tuesday, telling the press to 'show some respect,' 'shove it,' and 'kiss my a**.'

Romney's 'Culture' Remark Angers Palestinians

At a fundraiser closed to cameras during his trip to Israel, Mitt Romney told major donors that Israeli 'culture' helps explain why they're more economically successful than the neighboring Palestinians.

Romney: We Must Have 'Confidence That Our Cause Is Right'

GOP presidential candidate on US role in Palestinian-Israeli conflict, unrest in Syria and America as a moral authority.

State of the Eurozone Not as Bleak as Believed?

Ashley Webster in Frankfurt, Germany, with John Ide, owner of Chicago Meatpackers, on the state of the European economy.

The Kurdish Dilemma in Syria and Iraq

Reva Bhalla discusses the regional implications of a potential Iraqi-Kurdish standoff along the Syrian border.

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